Henderson, Las Vegas Shooting: An 11-year-old child has been identified as the individual who lost his life following a road rage incident that included his stepfather on I-215 near Gibson Road; a 22-year-old named Tyler Mathew Johns has been arrested.

 Henderson, Las Vegas Shooting: 11-Year-Old Boy Identified as Victim Fatally Shot Following Road Rage Incident Involving Step-Dad on I-215 Near Gibson Rd; 22-Year-Old Tyler Mathew Johns Arrested

A tragic event has affected Henderson and the larger Las Vegas region as officials have disclosed the name of the 11-year-old boy who was fatally wounded during a road rage confrontation on I-215 by Gibson Road. The boy's name has not yet been released to the public. He was positioned in the rear seat of his stepfather's vehicle when an argument with another motorist escalated into gunfire.

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This shocking act of violence unfolded in an instant but has created a lasting impact on a family and a community already grappling with rising incidents of roadway hostility. According to the Henderson Police Department, the boy's stepfather was involved in a brief but heated exchange with another driver while traveling eastward on the highway on Thursday afternoon.

Soon after, law enforcement reports that Tyler Mathew Johns, aged 22, drove alongside the family's car and fired multiple shots into it. One of these bullets struck the boy, who was then hastily transported to a nearby hospital but unfortunately could not be revived. Johns fled the area, but he was apprehended within hours thanks to a cooperative effort involving multiple law enforcement agencies, traffic monitoring, and eyewitness reports.

He has been taken into custody and faces severe charges, including open murder involving a deadly weapon and attempted murder. Authorities have remarked that the incident was "completely avoidable" and emphasized that no level of frustration on the roads can justify acts of violence, particularly when such actions result in the death of an innocent child.

The family of the boy is devastated, with relatives describing him as a bright and skilled child who loved sports, video games, and spreading happiness wherever he went. Community members have begun leaving flowers and stuffed animals at the site near the Gibson Road overpass, transforming the area into a growing memorial. As the investigation continues, the residents of Henderson unite in grief, mourning the young life tragically cut short due to a moment of reckless rage.